Agenda Example
Just to get an idea of how Meow's Retreat is like.
Focus on deep breathing and visualization, allowing emotions and thoughts to surface naturally in a non-judgmental way.
6:00 PM – Welcome & Guided Meditation
15-minute guided meditation to transition from external distractions to an internal reflective state.
Focus on deep breathing and visualization, allowing emotions and thoughts to surface naturally in a non-judgmental way.
Convert feelings into symbols, abstract shapes, or images, bypassing verbal limitations.
6:25 PM – Expressive Writing & Drawing
Prompt: “How do I feel right now?” Free-write emotions without filtering.
Convert feelings into symbols, abstract shapes, or images, bypassing verbal limitations.
6:50 PM – Self-Introduction Through Art
Sharing personal narratives helps solidify self-concept and fosters authentic social connection (Cyrulnik’s Narrative Practice).
Introduce yourself through your artwork—a safe way to communicate beyond words.
“How does it reflect my current state or emotions?” Encourages vulnerability in a controlled environment, strengthening self-acceptance and interpersonal trust.
Prompts:
“What does this drawing represent for me?”
“How does it reflect my current state or emotions?” Encourages vulnerability in a controlled environment, strengthening self-acceptance and interpersonal trust.
Facilitates positive social engagement, making deeper conversations more natural.
7:20 PM – A Guessing Game Before Dinner
Fun Fact Guessing Game: Participants submit a fun fact anonymously—others try to match the fact to the person.
Facilitates positive social engagement, making deeper conversations more natural.
Open discussion prompts for guided reflection on emotions and insights.
7:40 PM – Nourishing Dinner & Open Reflection
A light, nourishing meal to regulate mood and energy levels.
Open discussion prompts for guided reflection on emotions and insights.
Write a letter to your present or future self about what you want to: Let go of (emotional release) Embrace (self-acceptance) Manifest (goal-setting & optimism)
8:35 PM – Expressive Writing: Letter to Myself
Writing to oneself is a form of self-directed compassion therapy, helping to reframe experiences and promote psychological resilience.
Write a letter to your present or future self about what you want to: Let go of (emotional release) Embrace (self-acceptance) Manifest (goal-setting & optimism)
9:05 PM – "Hot Takes" – A Thought-Provoking Game
Instead of debate, participants express personal beliefs in a safe, non-judgmental space.
“I believe vulnerability is…”
Example prompts:
“I believe true healing happens when…”
“I believe vulnerability is…”
Write one word or phrase summarizing your experience.
9:45 PM – Closing Ritual & Reflection
Rituals provide psychological closure, reinforcing learning and emotional release.
Write one word or phrase summarizing your experience.
Exchange contacts and say goodbye with intention.
10:00 PM – Farewell & Takeaways
Psychological Basis: Social reinforcement increases retention of insights and encourages post-event connection.
Exchange contacts and say goodbye with intention.
Leave with a sense of clarity, emotional release, and connection.